Man's Best Friend by Evelyn E. Smith
The story revolves around a romantic relationship between two people from different social classes. The female protagonist belongs to the upper class, while her love interest is from a lower social background. Their differences in social status create obstacles for their relationship, leading to conflicts and power struggles within their romance.
By Evelyn E. Smith · First published 1958 · Genre: Science Fiction, Satire, Dystopian · 4,794 words
First lines
Sometimes a job comes after the man. and this one came after Gervase like a tiger!
The annunciator aroused Gervase from pleasant semi-slumber. He knew the interruption was his own fault for not having turned off the device, but he so seldom had a visitor that he could hardly be blamed for his forgetfulness. Frowning, he pressed the viewer button. A round, red face appeared on the screen. "May I be the first to congratulate you, Mr. Schnee? " it said.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Evelyn E. Smith
- Date: 1958 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Satire, Dystopian, Fantasy, Adventure
- Length: 4,794 words
- Structure: 1 section, 124 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around futuristic technology, a machine that predicts the future, and themes of destiny and leadership.
- Satire — The story critiques political systems and societal norms through humor and absurdity, particularly in the portrayal of leadership and public perception.
- Dystopian — The setting depicts a society governed by a machine's predictions, reflecting a loss of individual agency and the consequences of blind faith in technology.
- Fantasy — Elements of prophecy and the surreal nature of the machine's predictions lend a fantastical quality to the narrative.
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Romance · Mystery · Suspense · Thriller · Detective · Fiction · Crime · Investigation · Murder · Death · Police · Procedural